Front end parts replacement after being in a front end accident

1998 JEEP CHEROKEE
195,000 MILES
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ELIMACY3
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Hello, someone accidentally hit something with the front middle part of the vehicle 4.0 straight six motor car. it dented in the whole mid front section up against the motor kind of and busted the radiator and then broke the bumper and the fans for the radiator and the belt broke too and the power steering line or black hose the fan chopped off. also the steering wheel is still steering but it's kind of hard to steer it because it's like bent or something somehow. is there anyway i can fix the steering wheel back how it's supposed to be? What all else do you think i should buy part wise to fix what i just told you i know for sure is broken? I want to fix it it still runs good so far. it wasn't overheating really yet but haven't driven it far now. let me know what all parts you think i need to order please.
Mar 21, 2020 at 4:50 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Can you please upload some pictures of the damage for us to see?

Roy
Mar 21, 2020 at 5:49 AM
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ELIMACY3
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Here are some pictures of front end:
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Mar 21, 2020 at 5:56 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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I need more than one picture as I requested.

If the belt broke off, that is why you have no power steering.

The hood has to be open and pictures taken of the damage at the engine.

Sounds like the radiator support, radiator, both fans, the belt and nay components damaged from the accident will have to be replaced.

Can you get closer to the car and take many more pictures?

Roy
Mar 21, 2020 at 6:05 AM
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STEVE W.
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As Roy said. You will need much of the front pieces. I have done this repair a few times on a 1997 and a 2001 Cherokee thanks to NY deer. Looks like you will need the hood, core support, grill surround, grill, bumper, bumper cover and its brackets. You will need to check to see if the front frame horns where the parts bolt on has damage that needs repair as well. I would probably visit a salvage yard and price the entire front clip from one without damage. Then swap over the parts you need. Likely would end up being cheaper than buying the pieces and you would have any of the small pieces that are damaged.
Mar 21, 2020 at 8:12 AM
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